Another ant-mimic

[orionmystery]

Yes, another ant-mimic jumping spider. Another first for me. Not seen this red and black type of ant-mimic jumping spider before.

Surely it's a mimicry of the <i>Tetraponera rufonigra ant</i>? That ant is also known as semut selangor, or MC Ant in Malaysia ...yes..there are people who intentionally get themselves bitten by the ants just to get a medical certificate so they can get a day off .

http://thestar.SPAM/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/17/nation/3700878&sec=nation

But you might end up in ICU too
http://thestar.SPAM/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/15/nation/3697631&sec=nation

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[jgs001]

Great set of shots Kurt, spot on and detailed... what an odd looking creature...

 

[CBA100]

Very impressive!

 

[AndySwinden]

wow - they are really good !

 

[wippers]

Really good images. Very impressive - My bugs never stay still!!:bang:

 

[Jamesstan]

fantastic images, jsut clear up my stupidity for me though, are these ants mimicking spiders or spiders mimicking ants lol

 

[looneytunez1024]

very nice detail very funny looking beastie

 

[photopainter]

Weird and wonderful thing - nice shots